03 May A-League Elimination Finals preview

The A-League finals series is upon us with two fascinating Elimination Finals to look forward to in what should be another action-packed weekend of football.

Here’s a preview of this weekend’s A-League Elimination Finals:

Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix
Friday May 3rd, AAMI Park, 7:50pm AEST

Reigning champions Melbourne Victory host Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park in what promises to be an entertaining match.

All three meetings this season between the two clubs have ended in exciting draws with the Phoenix losing just one of their last five games against the Victory at the venue.

Kevin Muscat’s side have never lost a home A-League finals match in regular time, while Mark Rudan’s men suffered a 5-0 loss to Perth last time out.

Tip: Melbourne Victory 3 Wellington Phoenix 2

Adelaide United v Melbourne City
Sunday May 5th, Coopers Stadium, 7:30pm AEST

Adelaide City and Melbourne City lock horns in a cut throat Elimination Final at Coopers Stadium.

The Reds enter the finals series on a five-game unbeaten run including wins over the Victory and Brisbane Roar.

City smashed Central Coast 5-0 in their final regular-season game and are undefeated in their last seven games against Adelaide.

Tip: Adelaide United 2 Melbourne City 1 (ET)